Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
31/01/2024
Holy Father Receives Ambassador in Audience
On January 27th, 2024, the final day of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s Ambassadors Conference the Holy Father received in private audience all the participating ambassadors. He highlighted the…
Latest Embassy News
10/12/2025
25th Anniversary of the Palermo Protocol Observed in Rome
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative, had the honor of participating in the high-level conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Palermo Protocol at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Despite global efforts, human trafficking continues to expand, affecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide. Leaders of the Order of Malta, government officials, international organizations, and civil society gathered to strengthen coordinated action and improve implementation of existing legal standards to better protect victims and dismantle trafficking networks. H.E. the Grand Chancellor, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, and the Honorable Pam Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, delivered strong and well-received remarks, underscoring the urgency of renewed global commitment and concrete operational measures. Human trafficking is not only a crime — it is a direct assault on human dignity. Today’s discussions reinforced the need for collective, sustained, and decisive action to eradicate this global scourge.
25/10/2025
Worldwide Surgical Missions, Friends of the Order of Malta in Africa, and the Permanent Representation of the Order of Malta to the African Union Announce Successful Fundraiser Supporting Medical Aid in Burundi
Worldwide Surgical Missions, in conjunction with the Friends of the Order of Malta in Africa and the Permanent Representation of the Order of Malta to the African Union, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a fundraising event held on October 23 at 6:00 PM at a private residence in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
13/08/2025
Ambassador Addresses G20 Interfaith Forum 2025 on Africa’s Interfaith and Humanitarian Leadership
At the G20 Interfaith Forum 2025 in Cape Town, Ambassador Michael P. Murphy, KM, representing the Permanent Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the African Union, called for interfaith cooperation to be placed at the heart of Africa’s peace, health, and resilience strategies.
International News
02/09/2026
German Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Brand visits the Magistral Palace
Today, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s Secretary General for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Giampaolo Cantini, received at the Magistral Palace Michael Brand, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of…
21/08/2026
Cooperation Agreement Signed with the Republic of The Gambia
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Government of the Republic of the Gambia have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in the areas of humanitarian assistance,…
09/08/2026
Memorandum of Understanding between the Order of Malta and Cyprus for Social and Humanitarian Aid in Kenya
On 17 June 2026, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus was signed in Nairobi…